Chapter 687: [Perseverance, stalemate to the end]

Yu Jia said: "Kidd got a high rating in the first round. People said he defended Kobe. But in the second round, Kidnavisbrook had no way. He was afraid of a speed guard who was good at breaking through. German against Paul is clearly at a disadvantage."
Zhang reasonable sighed: "Yeah, he didn't succeed in preventing Curry for two rounds. Curry didn't look like a kid. He really dared to catch the ball. He dared to fake Kidd." (Curry: I am 190CM Children...)
With Barea playing, the Mavericks have someone who can break through; Marion is responsible for defense, with a single defense of Guy and a change of pick and roll.
After playing for two rounds, Guy pulled a foul into the dead ball when defending against Barea's breakthrough. Yang Rui also replaced. Little Jordan played and replaced Guy. The inside sent a double tower.
In this way, the lineup of the two sides has become a mutual challenge.
Jordan is in charge of mid-screen cover. After the pick-and-roll, he can dunk empty. Griffin can directly hold the ball to Marion. The focus of the offensive has shifted to the inside. The attack is still Paul.
Marion went to the middle of the pick and roll and was half a shorter head than Jordan. Once Paul was led away, it was not easy to prevent the inside from cutting, and turning around and fouling may not be too late. Novisky's off-screen cover against Griffin and Curry on the side is a test of the veteran's mobility.
Marion went to the side defense. Nowitzki defended Paul and Jordan Jr.'s pick-and-roll effort the same. Thankfully, he could keep up with Paul's breakthrough. He couldn't protect the penalty area. He couldn't foul. If he got into foul trouble, the Mavericks It's not easy to fight.
Barea also struggles one-on-one against Paul. His body is bad, his head is big, his neck is short, his shoulders are thick, and his registered height is 183CM. Actually, it is 178CM. The 180CM wingspan makes it difficult for him to interfere with the shot. Baria played 82 games in the regular season, averaging 20.6 minutes per game, and contributed a total of blocks.
As long as facing the Baria single defense, players in any position can shoot freely without worrying about being blocked by his short hand.
The Clippers' defensive tactics are man-to-man and not easy to mess up. Terry has to catch the 4th position in time to prevent him from making a three-pointer; Nowitzki catches the ball from the low position and the wing players retreat in time to form a double.
This will free Marion, Barria, and Prince. If they can shoot, the Clippers will have a hard time winning, but Yang Rui must make arrangements like this, otherwise Nowitzki will end up playing high and hit four. Very terrible.
In the first quarter, the two sides fiercely attacked. The Clippers relied on 8 three-pointers, leading 38 to 30.
Paul scored 6 points and 7 assists in a single quarter, Curry played the whole quarter, 7 of 11 shots, 4 of 7 three-pointers, got 18 points and 2 assists.
The Mavericks Nowitzki made 7 of 11 shots in the quarter, 2 of 3 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, 19 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
Prince made 0 of 2 shots in the first quarter and did not play out. Marion also scored nothing.
Marion added a low back to the Mavericks. He can lean on his opponent and turn to the right and the middle. He scored with a super high shot, which is effective against the general 3 and 4 positions, but not against Griffin.
Griffin is not useless on the defensive end. He is afraid of players who can break through. He has an advantage in defending his back. He can push his opponent away from the basket and rely on his bounce to interfere with the shot.
The next quarter Curry took a break, Paul continued to play, against the Mavericks, must increase Paul's playing time.
In the Hornets, Paul led the team, averaging more than 40 minutes in both playoff games.
The Clippers' other four are Tony Allen, Guy, Dunleavy, and Masinmi.
Guy, who had a 7-minute break in the first quarter, returned to the court with a substitute, guaranteeing two three-pointers and four defendable players.
The defensive end Guy is responsible for dealing with Marion; Dunleavy defends Stojakovic, who is relatively easy to deal with. Both are similar in shape and are shooting types; Masinmi’s opponent is Gasol Jr., who can resist the low position. Can prevent pick-up.
The Mavericks are Terry, Kidd, Peja, Marion, and Gasol Jr., without any reservations. In order to strengthen the offensive, Heywood and Cardinal have some rest time in the regular season.
No one can prevent anyone on both sides.
Tony Allen's single defense is excellent, but the Mavericks completely gave up the outside attack with the ball, Kidd organization, Pau Gasol gave Terry a ball-free screen. The bottom corner Peja is accurate in three points and can attract defense. Terry and Marion have an outside cut and an inside cut.
Marion's most powerful technique in the sun is to run and cut without the ball, catch the ball, and make a layup to ensure the hit rate; Kidd is a particularly fast defender, the pass is accurate, he is not old It's okay to start a fast break and find a teammate; plus the small Gasol who is good at coping, the Mavericks are running very well.
Kidd began to play a role in the system, just like Nash, who was not running fast, Paul was handed over to Terry on the defensive end, and Kidd's defense against Tony Allen would not become a loophole.
After 6 minutes, Paul rested, Curry played as the point guard, Griffin replaced Maxinmi as a center, added a strong low-scoring point, and turned into a small ball tactic.
The two sides played the most intense game of the playoffs, 68:62 at the end of the half, leading the Clippers.
During the intermission, online fans commented on the game, and the posts were swiped on the screen.
Due to the early game in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers VS Celtics first game is over. The Cavaliers won 99 to 92. Both sides mainly played defense. The scene was very dull, and the Western Conference finals formed a sharp contrast.
"Today's game is two extremes. The Cavaliers are playing too ugly, and the players have been singled out. The Mavericks and Clippers can be recorded in the history of the battle."
"No matter which team the Mavericks and Clippers advance to, I support them to win the championship. The Eastern Forces are not a grade at all."
"The Clippers in the regular season pursue an offensive and defensive balance ~ EbookFREE.me ~ scores are still too few, now this style of play is better looking."
Yang Rui praised the players in the locker room during the halftime break, and was very satisfied with their performance. Unfortunately, the Clippers can't resist. This series of games is impossible to manage the Mavericks easily.
Yang Rui emphasized the offense, allowing players to actively coordinate with each other and reduce singles. In a game of equal strength, the main fight is perseverance, and make as few mistakes as possible to win. The Clippers are young and have physical strength, but young people play rougher than veterans.
In the third quarter, the Clippers continued to stay ahead.
Paul had a 6-minute break in the second half of the second quarter, plus a half-time break, and recovered a lot of energy. Yang Rui did not let Curry play, but first sent Gary Neal who had not played a minute before.
Neal's job is the same as Curry, who catches the ball on the side of the big screen, which can give Curry more rest time and ensure a better state. Curry and Paul are different. If he plays more, he will reduce the Clippers' defense. Over 30 minutes, his offensive efficiency will also decrease.
Neal played at No. 2 and played better than Curry, but not tall enough. He is full of energy and has no reservations on both ends of the offense and defense. Counterpoint Stevenson is actively close to himself and has not become a defensive loophole. Offensive, Neal showed a good touch, hitting two three-pointers.
The Clippers led by 14 points into the final quarter. Not long after the Mavericks relied on Terry, Kidd, Prince's three-pointers and Nowitzki's singles to chase the score back.
The Mavericks averaged 39.4% three-pointers in the playoffs. The more the team's core is the more accurate the key ball.
Both Terry and Kidd had higher three-point shooting percentages than in the regular season. Terry shot 44.2%, averaging 2 shots per game. Kidd shot 37.4% from the field and averaged 2 per game.
The two sides stalemate to the last minute and 15 seconds, the Clippers lead 5 points.